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About School of Rock Hinsdale

Find your place in the music at School of Rock Hinsdale. We have a unique approach to learning music that helps kids blossom in unimaginable ways. Students are not only being taught an instrument—they’re learning to deal with life situations, building confidence, and becoming better people.

At School of Rock Hinsdale, learning music in a lesson room is just the beginning. We get kids playing on stage as quickly as possible, teaching them to play as soloists and as part of a team. This immersive method motivates them to be their best, helping them learn skills faster and more thoroughly.

As both rockers and educators, School of Rock Hinsdale’s instructors are passionate about creating a legacy of music by helping your kids succeed in music and beyond. Visit School of Rock Hinsdale today to learn more about our creative community.

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At School of Rock Hinsdale, our Performance Program puts our students front-and-center on a real stage for real performances. Students get to show off their killer music skills while learning serious teamwork as they and their bandmates refine their abilities through some of rock and roll’s greatest hits.

Hinsdale students will blow your mind with advanced performances chock-full of hits by famous artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Queen, and many, many more! For our students, real performances breed real skill, and real fun.

All students in Hinsdale’s Performance Program can expect:

• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals• Weekly band rehearsal to get students prepared for real shows• The experience of performing on stage with their band at real venues• Key learning in fundamental areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more• Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!

Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Hinsdale is focused on making the first steps of a young student’s journey both fun and successful. The days of mundane music instruction are over. At School of Rock Hinsdale, we believe that playing music together is the only real path to mastering an instrument and developing a true love for music.

In Rock 101, we focus our instruction on the one instrument that students have chosen to study. Whether we’re teaching scales, chords, notes, or time signatures, we put concepts in context so students understand how the principles they learn are applied to real music. Using some of the world’s most famous songs and infusing fun into every chord, Rock 101 allows Hinsdale students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.

School of Rock Hinsdale’s Rock 101 students can expect:

• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals• Weekly group rehearsals to reinforce basic concepts and skills in a band setting• A firm grasp of the fundamentals of technique and music theory• An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group• Real knowledge gained through real fun!

Our top performers can audition for School of Rock Hinsdale’s most prestigious honor: a spot in our AllStars program! School of Rock’s AllStars represent the best of the best from School of Rock’s global network of schools and students. Equipped with incredible musical abilities, killer work ethics and leadership skills, our AllStars have the talent and drive to grow into the next generation of musical greats.

Every summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour for a one-of-a-kind experience. Our Hinsdale musicians perform with All Star bands in multiple live shows at high-profile venues across the country, including Red Rocks, Lollapalooza, Hangout Music Fest, NAMM, Gathering of the Vibes, and countless others. AllStars also get to share the stage and learn from music legends like Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder, and Slash, to name a few. The AllStars experience gives aspiring musicians the best glimpse of what a professional music career is like.

AllStars selected from School of Rock Hinsdale can expect:

• Real-world performances where they can master their skills on guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and/or vocals • An authentic tour experience with multiple live shows in various cities• Taking the stage with the best of the best from School of Rock’s global community• A chance to perform at legendary events and venues, side-by-side with top artists• A truly epic rock experience like no other!

School of Rock Hinsdale’s Rookies Program is designed for first and second graders to provide a fun introduction to music fundamentals. Among other tools, we use proprietary setups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to provide a gateway to understanding music. The skills and passion for music that we teach our students gets them ready for Rock 101 and a lasting appreciation for music.

Our Hinsdale Rookies learn the fundamental concepts of pitch, rhythm, form and dynamics with age-appropriate exercises, tools and games. We encourage our students to explore a variety of instruments and play styles so they can get familiar with all parts of the musical landscape; even the most incredible solo guitar players or drummers need to understand how the rest of the band works together.

All students in Hinsdale’s Rookies Program can expect:

• Weekly group lessons using guitar, bass, keyboard and drums• Exposure to essential fundamentals like music theory, pitch and rhythm• A focus on teamwork and collaboration• An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group• Fun combined with practical learning!

Our preschool-aged Little Wing students at School of Rock Hinsdale learn the creativity, confidence, and lasting experience they need to grow into life-long lovers and practitioners of music. Our exclusive approach to music education opens new doors of fun and excitement for children, from teamwork to the joy of rocking out on a favorite instrument. We create a safe, inclusive environment where music and learning work hand-in-hand to foster amazing growth in our Hinsdale Rookies.

Little Wing students at School of Rock Hinsdale enjoy a broad assortment of music-centric games based on some of the most recognizable music in rock and roll history. With great music, a solid foundation in fun, and an environment that fosters real friendships, our students get an opportunity to grow like nowhere else.

All Students in Hinsdale’s Little Wing Program can expect:

• Exploration of hand percussion and other tools to spark their imagination• Unique and engaging music games• Teamwork, cooperation, and group music activities• Fundamental skills for music and life• Fun and practical learning combined, perfectly tailored to growing minds!

School of Rock Hinsdale’s music camps and workshops are designed to bring out the best performance in a fast-paced learning environment. Just like our standard programs, our camps offer a high-energy experience that is fun, creative and team-oriented. Our students learn music by playing it with their peers, guided by experienced instructors from the music community.

From basic Performance Boot Camps to more advanced Guitar Building and Songwriting Training, School of Rock offers opportunities for musicians of all skill levels. Camps vary by location, so please contact us for a current list of camps and workshops at School of Rock Hinsdale.

At School of Rock Hinsdale, our Performance Program puts our students front-and-center on a real stage for real performances. Students get to show off their killer music skills while learning serious teamwork as they and their bandmates refine their abilities through some of rock and roll’s greatest hits.

Hinsdale students will blow your mind with advanced performances chock-full of hits by famous artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Queen, and many, many more! For our students, real performances breed real skill, and real fun.

All students in Hinsdale’s Performance Program can expect:

• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals• Weekly band rehearsal to get students prepared for real shows• The experience of performing on stage with their band at real venues• Key learning in fundamental areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more• Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!

Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Hinsdale is focused on making the first steps of a young student’s journey both fun and successful. The days of mundane music instruction are over. At School of Rock Hinsdale, we believe that playing music together is the only real path to mastering an instrument and developing a true love for music.

In Rock 101, we focus our instruction on the one instrument that students have chosen to study. Whether we’re teaching scales, chords, notes, or time signatures, we put concepts in context so students understand how the principles they learn are applied to real music. Using some of the world’s most famous songs and infusing fun into every chord, Rock 101 allows Hinsdale students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.

School of Rock Hinsdale’s Rock 101 students can expect:

• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals• Weekly group rehearsals to reinforce basic concepts and skills in a band setting• A firm grasp of the fundamentals of technique and music theory• An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group• Real knowledge gained through real fun!

Our top performers can audition for School of Rock Hinsdale’s most prestigious honor: a spot in our AllStars program! School of Rock’s AllStars represent the best of the best from School of Rock’s global network of schools and students. Equipped with incredible musical abilities, killer work ethics and leadership skills, our AllStars have the talent and drive to grow into the next generation of musical greats.

Every summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour for a one-of-a-kind experience. Our Hinsdale musicians perform with All Star bands in multiple live shows at high-profile venues across the country, including Red Rocks, Lollapalooza, Hangout Music Fest, NAMM, Gathering of the Vibes, and countless others. AllStars also get to share the stage and learn from music legends like Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder, and Slash, to name a few. The AllStars experience gives aspiring musicians the best glimpse of what a professional music career is like.

AllStars selected from School of Rock Hinsdale can expect:

• Real-world performances where they can master their skills on guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and/or vocals • An authentic tour experience with multiple live shows in various cities• Taking the stage with the best of the best from School of Rock’s global community• A chance to perform at legendary events and venues, side-by-side with top artists• A truly epic rock experience like no other!

School of Rock Hinsdale’s Rookies Program is designed for first and second graders to provide a fun introduction to music fundamentals. Among other tools, we use proprietary setups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to provide a gateway to understanding music. The skills and passion for music that we teach our students gets them ready for Rock 101 and a lasting appreciation for music.

Our Hinsdale Rookies learn the fundamental concepts of pitch, rhythm, form and dynamics with age-appropriate exercises, tools and games. We encourage our students to explore a variety of instruments and play styles so they can get familiar with all parts of the musical landscape; even the most incredible solo guitar players or drummers need to understand how the rest of the band works together.

All students in Hinsdale’s Rookies Program can expect:

• Weekly group lessons using guitar, bass, keyboard and drums• Exposure to essential fundamentals like music theory, pitch and rhythm• A focus on teamwork and collaboration• An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group• Fun combined with practical learning!

Our preschool-aged Little Wing students at School of Rock Hinsdale learn the creativity, confidence, and lasting experience they need to grow into life-long lovers and practitioners of music. Our exclusive approach to music education opens new doors of fun and excitement for children, from teamwork to the joy of rocking out on a favorite instrument. We create a safe, inclusive environment where music and learning work hand-in-hand to foster amazing growth in our Hinsdale Rookies.

Little Wing students at School of Rock Hinsdale enjoy a broad assortment of music-centric games based on some of the most recognizable music in rock and roll history. With great music, a solid foundation in fun, and an environment that fosters real friendships, our students get an opportunity to grow like nowhere else.

All Students in Hinsdale’s Little Wing Program can expect:

• Exploration of hand percussion and other tools to spark their imagination• Unique and engaging music games• Teamwork, cooperation, and group music activities• Fundamental skills for music and life• Fun and practical learning combined, perfectly tailored to growing minds!

School of Rock Hinsdale’s music camps and workshops are designed to bring out the best performance in a fast-paced learning environment. Just like our standard programs, our camps offer a high-energy experience that is fun, creative and team-oriented. Our students learn music by playing it with their peers, guided by experienced instructors from the music community.

From basic Performance Boot Camps to more advanced Guitar Building and Songwriting Training, School of Rock offers opportunities for musicians of all skill levels. Camps vary by location, so please contact us for a current list of camps and workshops at School of Rock Hinsdale.

Regardless of which camp they choose, students can expect: • Hands-on skill building for guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • One-on-one interaction with seasoned music professionals • A deeper appreciation for music theory and fundamentals • Greater confidence, collaboration and improvisation abilities • A fun and interactive experience

Próximos Eventos

School of Rock DuPage County 2018 Show Team Show Case

Join us for a great afternoon of music at this family friendly concert featuring the Show Teams from School of Rock Elmhurst, School of Rock Hinsdale and School of Rock Naperville. Show Team is a g...

Join us for a great afternoon of music at this family friendly concert featuring the Show Teams from School of Rock Elmhurst, School of Rock Hinsdale and School of Rock Naperville. Show Team is a group of our most advanced and dedicated students. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free. Full food and drink menu available.Where: Q Bar: 8109 S Cass Drive, Darien, IL 60561

May 5

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

School of Rock at Art in Wilder Park

Community Art Fair

Art in Wilder Park, Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 5th is a high light of the spring in Elmhurst! It is a juried show of fine art, craft & design featuring over 125 artists, food, live music and...

Art in Wilder Park, Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 5th is a high light of the spring in Elmhurst! It is a juried show of fine art, craft & design featuring over 125 artists, food, live music and children's activities. School of Rock Hinsdale will perform Saturday, May 5th11:30am-1:30pmFree AdmissionWhere: Wilder Park: 175 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126Getting there: the Explore Elmhurst Trolley is available to take visitors to and from Wilder Park

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Having grown up in Switzerland, Rudy moved to Chicago in the summer of 2009 in order to attend Columbia College Chicago. 4 years later he walked out with a Bachelors of Music, with a concentration ...

Having grown up in Switzerland, Rudy moved to Chicago in the summer of 2009 in order to attend Columbia College Chicago. 4 years later he walked out with a Bachelors of Music, with a concentration in Instrumental Performance for Bass. He’d had the opportunity to study under a slew of great musicians in that time (and learn a number of other instruments including guitar, piano and drums), and was fortunate to be offered a position playing bass for Australian blues artist Michael Charles. His time on the road with this band gave him a lot to think about when it came to actually applying what he’d learned over the years. He’s currently playing all around Chicago with his bands The Lulabelles and The Devilish Winks, and slowly working on some small projects of his own. Rudy is always ready to talk music with anyone who’ll listen!

Dan Beasley

Music Director

Dan graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 and moved immediately to Chicago to pursue the richest music scene in the country here in the Windy City! He has been actively playing, writing, ...

Dan graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 and moved immediately to Chicago to pursue the richest music scene in the country here in the Windy City! He has been actively playing, writing, and recording around Chicago ever since. He had the privilege, at Berklee, to study under the likes of Mike Mangini, Kim Plainfield, Skip Hadden, Dave DiCenso, and many others. Dan has always relished the opportunity to pass the joy of music on to others, and to share in the magic of others' music as well. He has never shied away from any playing situation, and has a very diverse and unique musical background because of it. He currently plays drums, writes, and sings in Old Grand Dad , and Chicago rockabilly band as well as playing with Scotch Hollow , and Imposter Radio.

Matt Richardson is a current student at Columbia College Chicago where he has received a singer/songwriter scholarship to attend. He has been playing piano since he was 7 years old and guitar since...

Matt Richardson is a current student at Columbia College Chicago where he has received a singer/songwriter scholarship to attend. He has been playing piano since he was 7 years old and guitar since he was 12. He has been performing since he was 13 years old and has a thorough background in both the stage and music theory. At the age of 14 he started a band called Fairview who have gone on to tour the states and build a bigger and bigger following year after year. His band Fairview recently opened for hometown international superstars, the Plain White Tees at the House of Blues in Chicago in 2015.

Midway through his second year in business school at Miami University, Pete Ford had a sudden epiphany to become a professional songwriter. Upon leaving Miami, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina ...

Midway through his second year in business school at Miami University, Pete Ford had a sudden epiphany to become a professional songwriter. Upon leaving Miami, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina where he began his musical journey and learned how to speak Spanish very poorly! He eventually moved back to the States to get his music degree, graduating with honors at Columbia College in Chicago.

After graduating, Pete moved out west to Santa Cruz, CA where he began teaching and playing music full-time. He eventually started his own business, 'The Serenade Store,' where he still writes, records and performs personalized songs for special occasions.

His motto for Music and Life is simple: Do what you have to do to keep the dream alive! Pete has an extraordinary passion for sharing his unique musical perspectives with anyone that is eager to listen. His goal in teaching is to find out what drives each individual student and help guide them along their individual path.

Feel free to check out his website at www.projectpeteford.com

Lenny Vertucci

Guitar & Bass Instructor

Lenny brings over 20 years of stage and teaching experience. He started playing guitar at the age of 15, and spent most of his late teen years locked away in his room practicing with friends like E...

Lenny brings over 20 years of stage and teaching experience. He started playing guitar at the age of 15, and spent most of his late teen years locked away in his room practicing with friends like Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, David Gilmore, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Michael Schenker to name a few. By the age of 19 Lenny was playing in original bands in and around the Chicago area working his way up to playing in touring bands opening for acts such as Ozzy Osbourne and Testament. By his late 20's Lenny was a songwriter for Nash Publishing and house session player at Tanglewood Studios in Brookfield, IL; which afforded him the opportunity to work with many artists that has helped shape his style and sound today. Currently Lenny is writing music in his home studio and performing all over the Chicago area and midwest in the cover / original band Almost Famous

Matt Evert had an interest in music at a very early age. He started taking piano lessons in 1st grade and went on to study percussion, guitar and vocals throughout high school, where he performed i...

Matt Evert had an interest in music at a very early age. He started taking piano lessons in 1st grade and went on to study percussion, guitar and vocals throughout high school, where he performed in jazz band, choir, and was a cast member in the musical productions. After graduating from Northern Illinois University, he found himself performing in bands all over the Unites States and Canada. He is now composing and recording music under his solo project, Barber Greene, as well as drumming in the Chicago band Campdogzz, who are working on their second full-length album and continue to play venues all around the country. Some of his favorite artists include Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Neil Young, Television, Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie.

John Nugent

Guitar & Bass Instructor

John Nugent is a native Chicagoan who has been performing and teaching guitar for the better part of a decade. Considering himself to be an eternal student of music, John has always pushed himself ...

John Nugent is a native Chicagoan who has been performing and teaching guitar for the better part of a decade. Considering himself to be an eternal student of music, John has always pushed himself to learn and incorporate new styles and techniques into his playing. Performing everything from Miles to Metallica, John has been a fixture of the Chicago music scene, and has had the privilege of playing at a number of the city's venues including Lincoln Hall, Double Door, Schuba's, The Mutiny, The Jazz Showcase, Quencher's, Andy's Jazz club, Tonic Room, and the Chicago Jazz Festival. After receiving his Bachelors Degree from the Music Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, John moved to New York City where he was a sought after studio musician, performer, and musical outreach educator. John thoroughly enjoys teaching and tailors his lessons to be fun and relatable, believing that a students success is contingent on their enjoyment.

Sean Walker

Regional Manager

Born a creative soul, Sean began playing music at the age of 15 in Southern, IL. Originally a drummer, Sean has learned music through performing with multiple bands over the past ten years and even...

Born a creative soul, Sean began playing music at the age of 15 in Southern, IL. Originally a drummer, Sean has learned music through performing with multiple bands over the past ten years and eventually added Guitar, Bass, and Vocals to his resume of rock. A showman at heart, Sean places an emphasis on listening and reacting to the music when teaching. Students should expect to learn warm-up techniques, and how to listen for pitch and style approaches; all while looking good and getting the crowd moving! Sean currently resides in Chicago,IL where he performs with his band Little Boy Jr. So, whether you're a Freddie Mercury, Alison Mosshart or anything in between, get ready to rock!

Danielle Brown is the General Manager and a Little Wing instructor at the School of Rock Hinsdale. Danielle grew up in Mount Prospect, Illinois where she fondly recalls waking up every morning to t...

Danielle Brown is the General Manager and a Little Wing instructor at the School of Rock Hinsdale. Danielle grew up in Mount Prospect, Illinois where she fondly recalls waking up every morning to the sound of her dad playing songs by James Brown. Like a lot of people who are passionate about music, Danielle has woven her way in and outside of the industry. Starting at the College of DuPage, she became involved in organizing monthly concerts for local bands. From there, Danielle relocated herself to Nashville which was the place to be "before it was the place to be." Once in Nashville, she continued to pursue music-related jobs (including one at Clear Channel) as well as a Bachelor's degree. Danielle's BA in Organizational Leadership as well as her current Master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling have both found purpose at the School of Rock Hinsdale. Here, she applies her business skills as she fields incoming calls and sits in on staff meetings. And as a Little Wing instructor, she's able to apply her knowledge of "play therapy." Recognizing differences and how to motivate each student is one of her greatest strengths and personal rewards. Danielle's story is a reminder to anyone who loves music that there is a place for everyone, especially at the School of Rock DuPage County.

Emily Goodell

Studio Coordinator & Little Wing Teacher

Emily Goodell started playing piano at the age of 7 and percussion at the age of 10. Throughout high school and college, Emily played in concert band, jazz band, marching band, percussion ensemble,...

Emily Goodell started playing piano at the age of 7 and percussion at the age of 10. Throughout high school and college, Emily played in concert band, jazz band, marching band, percussion ensemble, and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra. Emily graduated from Lewis University with a degree in Music Business and a minor in Marketing. Although classically trained, Emily uses influences from all genres of music in teaching. She loves teaching kids and watching them grow musically.

Paden Guido

Guitar & Vocal Instructor

Paden Guido is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from the Chicagoland area as well as a former School of Rock student and Allstar. As a youngster, Paden loved to sing and eventually took classic...

Paden Guido is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from the Chicagoland area as well as a former School of Rock student and Allstar. As a youngster, Paden loved to sing and eventually took classical lessons at the age of 7. Through classical, musical theater, and an obsession for Etta James, Paden started to build her voice and eventually branched out to other genres when she discovered School of Rock at the age of 15. She quickly picked up guitar and bass on top of the new vocal techniques she learned and was selected to go on the Allstars tour, which she participated in three times until she graduated from the school in 2016.

She has played at venues such as Lincoln Hall, JBTV, Schuba’s, Cobra Lounge, Beat Kitchen, and Empty Bottle as well as several festivals across the nation (Lollapalooza, MoPop, and Gathering of the Vibes). Currently a student at DePaul University, Paden is working on new projects with a variety of musicians from the local Chicago scene. As a voice teacher, Paden cannot wait to give back to School of Rock and give her students the best musical experience possible.

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON 2018 SUMMER CAMPS!

Enroll online through April 30th for 20% OFF any 2018 Summer Camp

Use Promo Code: SOREB18

We offer a wide variety of one week summer camps designed to challenge and inspire students whether they are just starting out or are experienced musicians looking to take their playing to the next level.

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THE YEAR IN PICTURES

Jake Deutschman, Drummer Boy

Check out this awesome interview with Jake Deutschman, sharing how he has grown as a musician and how his band, Stellar, was formed at School of Rock Naperville! Written by Julie Simmons-Trapp (for...

Check out this awesome interview with Jake Deutschman, sharing how he has grown as a musician and how his band, Stellar, was formed at School of Rock Naperville! Written by Julie Simmons-Trapp (formerly Julie Simmons). She’s been published in The Chicago Tribune, Paste magazine, UTNE Reader, Harp magazine and other publications.http://bit.ly/1Plrc4I

Glancer Magazine recognizes local Ladypreneurs

According to Entrepreneur.com women are starting an average of 1,200 businesses a day – up from 740 a day the year prior. The growth of women-owned firms continues to outpace the national average...

According to Entrepreneur.com women are starting an average of 1,200 businesses a day – up from 740 a day the year prior. The growth of women-owned firms continues to outpace the national average, plus they now lead growth in eight of the top 13 industries. On top of that, ladies are dominating the crowdfunding space, regularly outperforming their male counterparts. Meet these Local Ladypreneurs to Know......ANNE DILLS Franchise Owner, School of Rock (Naperville, Hinsdale, & Elmhurst)Anne grew up in Burr Ridge and Hinsdale as a child, so it made since when the opportunity came to open up her first School of Rock location in Naperville with her partner (and mom) Denise Dills back in 2010. She currently lives in Western Springs with her husband and the couple is expecting their first child in fall. Anne has since opened up two additional School of Rock locations in both Hinsdale and Elmhurst. When venturing out and starting her own business, Anne loved the idea of creating something from nothing. “I find it exciting and meaningful to create jobs that didn’t exist before and give people an opportunity to grow and develop,” she shares.

School of Rock is a performance based music school, where both kids and adults can receive a great musical education. Anne also emphasizes the creation of a caring community within her School of Rock locations, where all students feel inspired and are supportive of one another. “Our faculty is a close knit group of professional rock musicians, who are still actively creating, recording and performing music,” she adds.

As for her biggest inspiration and advocate to become a ladypreneur? That would be her mom, Denise Dills, who became a ladypreneur herself in her 50’s after her children were grown.

1. Favorite motivational speaker? Dale Carnegie.

2. #1 reason for being a ladypreneur? I decided to start my own company, so no one else could dictate to me the values I feel that it is important to live out in my family life and my professional life.

3. The one thing you wish you had known when starting your business? Ensure that you feel so passionately about the service or product you are creating that the journey of having it brought to fruition is worth the effort regardless of if you succeed financially.

Joanna on The Busy Guy Show

Testimonios

“The Hinsdale location is really convenient. It's so close to the schools and for a lot of people, it's within walking distance from their house. And because it's downtown, kids feel like they can hang out at the School of Rock a little before their lesson. Then, if there's space they can practice in an empty room or if there isn't space they can grab something to eat then come back for rehearsal. Going there is part of their routine.”

- Melinda H., Mother of School of Rock Hinsdale student

“What they're basically doing at the School of Rock is the Suzuki Method for rock 'n roll and it works.
I never, ever thought I'd be doing this.”

- Trinka R., Parent and Adult Drum Student in Old Skool, School of Rock Hinsdale's Adult Program

“I'm really not an extrovert. But when I joined Old Skool and I saw that there were two other moms that were going to sing with me that also didn't have music experience, I thought, "We're going to do this together.' And now, it's weird, I no longer need other singers on stage with me because I know I can do this. It's like you do everything for your kids but performing for Old Skool is something you can actually do for yourself.”

- Amy B., Romeoville, IL

“I love that the Instructors and Management encourage kids of all skill levels.
I love that they challenges the kids to take chances without fear of consequences.
I love that experienced kids get a change to be mentors to newer members.
I love the faces of the kids coming off the stage after just killing a set.
I love the variety of the music that the kids are introduced to.
I love seeing kids playing multiple instruments.
I could go on and on,
I love what School of Rock is all about.”